Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program

Question 1

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, True or false , The Ride Along Program is used by citizens for firsthand knowledge of the policing experience and will be conducted in every patrol district, special unit and Detective Division.

Answer 1

FALSE : The ride along program will be conducted with one of the 21 patrol districts ONLY!!!!

Question 2

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, True or false , Once approved , a ride along WILL NOT be cancelled without approval of the Commanding officer. .

Answer 2

FALSE: Supervisors have the authority to terminate a ride along at any time for safety concerns, Violations of policy or major incidents. Supervisors are to notify their Commanding Officer upon termination.

Question 3

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, Who selects the officers to conduct the ride along ?

Answer 3

The Commanding Officer.

Question 4

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, Citizens interested in participating in a ride along program must complete a ride along application (75-621A)________. prior to any ride along taking place.

Answer 4

Five days Prior .

Question 5

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, Members of the public over 18 years of age can submit an application for a ride along. True or False ?

Answer 5

FALSE: in any situation where the participant is under the required age is 19 a Parent or Guardian must sign the 75-621A and regulation safety waiver.

Question 6

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, True or False, Clergy and lay people who are a part of the Mayors Police Clergy program will be permitted to ride as observers in patrol vehicles.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, True or False , Ride along participants who choose to not wear a ballistic vest, will be required to sign the additional NO vest waiver of liability form.

Answer 7

FALSE: ALL Ride along Participants will be required to wear a protective ballistic vest during the ride along, There will be NO EXCEPTIONS

Question 8

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, Who is the coordinator of the Ride Along program ?

Answer 8

Officer of public affairs , The office of public affairs will coordinate the ride along with the appropriate district .

Question 9

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, During a ride along , what are police officer prohibited from doing ?

Answer 9

Patrol officer will not become involved in any pursuits while a ride along is inside the patrol car

Question 10

According to Directive 4.20 Ride Along Program, All Districts are required to maintain two protective vest for the purpose of this policy True or False ?

Answer 10

TRUE , District Commanders will be responsible for ensuring this condition is met by conducting a Monthly check